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V290 DNN

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,752 mi
Last recorded48,752 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 DNN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 48,752 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 48,752 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 48,703 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 48,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,084 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 47,488 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 42,607 miles

offside wheel bearing slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,816 miles

front brakes worn

handbrake travel

rear brakes worn

rear pads low

Fail 7 Oct 2011 44,817 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake ferrals rusted

front brakes worn

handbrake travel

nearside lower arm centre bush slight play

rear brake ferrals rusted

rear brakes worn

rear pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,456 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,325 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 40,305 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 40,305 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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V290 DNN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V290 DNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V290 DNN registered?

V290 DNN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V290 DNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V290 DNN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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